Test Benches Engineer 127

**_Parque Industrial de Elche (Poligono Industrial)_**
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**_Spain_**
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***Description***:
**As a Test Benches Engineer at PLD Space, your mission is to contribute to the development and maintenance of test benches that ensure the reliable and accurate testing of our systems and components. You will play a crucial role in supporting the testing and validation processes, thereby ensuring the overall quality and performance of our products.**:
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**Responsibilities***:

- ** Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including engineering design, production, and quality assurance, to gather requirements and contribute to the design and development of test benches.**:

- ** Assist in the implementation and setup of test benches, including the installation of necessary equipment, instrumentation, and software.**:

- ** Conduct functional testing and calibration of test benches to ensure accurate and consistent measurement capabilities.**:

- ** Perform tests on aerospace systems and components using the test benches, following established procedures and protocols.**:

- ** Collaborate with engineers to troubleshoot and resolve any issues or malfunctions related to the test benches.**:

- ** Maintain and update documentation related to test bench configurations and procedures.**:

- ** Adhere to safety protocols and procedures to ensure a safe working environment during test bench operations.**:

- ** Collaborate with external vendors and contractors for the procurement of necessary equipment, components, and services related to test bench development.**:

- ** Document all test bench development activities, including designs, procedures, maintenance logs, and incident reports.**:
**Required Knowledge***:

- ** Mechanical Engineering Bachelor’s degree or demonstrable relevant experience in lieu thereof. Advanced degree preferred.**:

- ** > 3 years of relevant technical experience.**:

- ** Demonstrated experience in design industrial machinery, hydraulics or fluid and gas lines such as water, liquid oxygen, kerosene, nitrogen, or helium.**:

- ** Familiarity with test bench design principles and methodologies.**:

- ** Knowledge of electrical and electronic systems used in test benches.**:

- ** Proficiency in software tools and programming languages commonly used in test bench automation and control.**:

- ** Understanding of measurement techniques and instrumentation used in testing and validation processes.**:

- ** Basic understanding of quality assurance processes and standards.**:

- ** High degree of CAD competence and PDM tools.**:

- ** Preferred software: Siemens NX and Teamcenter.**:

- ** Knowledge of safety protocols, regulations, and industry standards applicable to launchpad operations.**:

- ** Familiarity with risk assessment and mitigation strategies in high-stakes environments.**:

- ** Generate documentation, including user guides, guidelines and user manuals for internal customers use.**:

- ** Generate documentation for formal program development reviews.**:
**Required competences***:

- ** Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to identify and troubleshoot issues related to test benches.**:

- ** Detail-oriented mindset to ensure accurate and reliable test results.**:

- ** Good communication and collaboration skills to work effectively within a team and across different departments.**:

- ** Ability to follow procedures and protocols precisely to maintain consistency in testing practices.**:

- ** Adaptability and willingness to learn and acquire new skills and knowledge related to test bench technology.**:

- ** Meticulous attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining high-quality standards for test benches infrastructure.**:

- ** Ability to make informed decisions under pressure and meet tight deadlines in a dynamic and challenging environment.**:

- ** Strong problem-solving and analytical skills to identify and address test benches challenges.**:
**Desired competences***:

- ** Experience with test bench development or operation in the aerospace industry.**:

- ** Knowledge of data acquisition and analysis techniques.**:

- ** Familiarity with industry standards and regulations related to aerospace testing and validation.**:

- ** Experience with LabVIEW or other test automation software.**:

- ** Understanding of safety regulations and protocols in a testing environment.**:

- ** Knowledge in industrial communication buses, programmable logic controllers (PLCs), human-machine interfaces (HMIs), sensors, actuators, and other devices.**:

- ** English and/or French B2-C1**:
***Others**:

- ** Location: Elche**:

- ** Full time position**:

- ** Flexibility and willingness to travel domestically and internationally as required.**:
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Equal Employment Opportunity_**
- Payload Aerospace SL is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against gender, marital status, religion, age, colour, race, sexual orientation, nationality or disability._
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